Archive Talks at the LMA – Thames Tunnel Watercolours
(£25 per person – includes copy of the Brunels’ Tunnel guidebook; 90 minutes approx.) The Brunel Museum is hosting a series of special talks and viewings at the London Metropolitan Archives where we will display our beautiful collection of Marc Brunel’s watercolours, sketches and early designs of the Thames Tunnel. In 2017, the Brunel Museum …
Brunel Museum General Admission (April – September 2024)
Visit the Brunel Museum to explore the story of the Thames Tunnel and discover a hidden piece of London’s industrial history. Go 16m underground and explore the remains of the Grade II* listed Thames Tunnel shaft. Find out why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first engineering project was almost his last. Discover why the site was once …
(February Half-Term) The Twitchers Museum Adventure
Join in the family wildlife trail at the Brunel Museum this February half-term with the Twitchers Museum Adventure. This February half-term, investigate a surprising wildlife at the Brunel Museum as part of The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The egg-citing national family trail celebrates the release of Feather, the …
DEBUT concerts at Brunel Museum – Thames Tunnel Shaft
The Brunels hosted the first underground concert party here in 1827 and DEBUT are continuing the tradition! DEBUT’s concerts at Brunel Museum offers awe-inspiring performances, time to chat to your favourite musicians and the chance to learn more about Brunel’s remarkable feat of engineering. Hosted by soprano Lizzie Holmes (Royal Opera House, The Phantom of …
Leap Year Revels
Local Legend TIM THOMAS brings a thrilling evening of song & good cheer to The Grand Underground Chamber at the Brunel Museum featuring superlative songstress SUZIE ARIES with DAVID ACTON, keyboard maestro BRIAN RAFTERY and scintillating duo ACOUSTIC NOTATION. The pop-up bar is provided by funsters from the celebrated MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY. February 29th at 7.00pm …
NEW DATE: Brunel Museum Reinvented Community Open Evening
We’re delighted to welcome back members of the local community and supporters of the museum to hear about updates from the Brunel Museum Reinvented Project. Full programme to be announced shortly.
National Lottery Open Week – 15-17 March
The Brunel Museum will be taking part in National Lottery Open Week with a special offer of free entry for National Lottery players Go 16m underground in a tour of the Thames Tunnel Shaft with our volunteer guide and discover why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first project was almost his last This offer will run during …
Smelly Trail at the Brunel Museum
This Easter follow your nose all the way to the Brunel Museum! Take part in our scent-sational trail to discover the stinky side of the Thames Tunnel story. All ages welcome! Can you identify the precious cargo from olfactory abilities alone? Can you sniff out what happened to the Tunnel once it was complete? No …
St Martin-in-the-Field: The Lark Ascending
The Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields are joined by renowned violinist and member of the Piatti Quartet, Michael Trainor, to bring you a standalone atmospheric concert of choral and violin music in the Tunnel Shaft of the Brunel Museum. Conducted by St Martin’s Assistant Director of Music, Olivia Tait, the programme will include works by Stanford, …
The Tunnellers Club is back!
The Tunnellers Club is Back! Mark your calendars for Sundays from June 9th to July 14th, 2024, as the Tunnellers Club returns for another round of exciting STEM adventures tailored for families with children aged 5-11.